Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x
In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a “bizliner” derived from an airliner platform, optimized for private/VIP travel with a very large cabin and airline-style systems; the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets, with the Global 7500 emphasizing maximum range and cabin volume for its class and the Falcon 8X emphasizing efficiency and operational flexibility. On range, the Global 7500 is typically the longest-legged of the three at about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling the widest set of nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The Falcon 8X follows closely at roughly 6,450 nautical miles. The ACJ TwoTwenty is also long-range at around 5,650 nautical miles, but generally trails the two dedicated ultra-long-range jets in nonstop reach. On passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty usually carries the most people comfortably thanks to its much larger cabin, commonly arranged for roughly 18 to 50 passengers depending on layout. The Global 7500 and Falcon 8X are typically configured for about 8 to 19 passengers, prioritizing private suites, meeting areas, and sleeping arrangements over high-density seating.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 7500 | 8X |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 7700 | 6450 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 36900 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 17 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Passport | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 3 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |